By Ada Hilton2023-04-28T08:30:00
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Ada Hilton shares her reflections on building bridges and not always needing to be right.
Three years into what seemed like an irreparable breakdown in relations with my eldest child, a complete stranger who I encountered “randomly” on the Heathrow Express, tentatively pointed me to the writings of a poet named Rumi.
I’m ashamed to say I had never heard of this renowned 13th century muslim poet, but when she gave me a paraphrase of the verse, I immediately understood why she had. I was certain that God had given it to me for a purpose. So, rather like Mary, I hid it in my heart to reflect on.
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